Question 2396 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C) 100 tons. The reasoning is based on the stability and loading requirements for a vessel. With 180 tons of below deck tonnage and 300 tons of existing deck cargo with a VCG (Vertical Center of Gravity) of 3.0 feet, the maximum additional cargo tonnage that can be loaded is 100 tons. This is because the vessel's stability must be maintained within the allowable limits, and adding more cargo could exceed the vessel's stability and loading capacity. The other options are incorrect because: A) 20 tons is too low and would not utilize the vessel's full loading capacity. B) 60 tons is too low and would not utilize the vessel's full loading capacity. D) 400 tons is too high and would likely exceed the vessel's stability and loading capacity.